LittleHurt05

De Aza

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 10:05 PM) And before anyone chimes in about Paterno being the coach, I dont think he was doing them any favors the last few years in the coaching department either. Not even sure he knew where he was some games. There was the one game where he had to run to the locker room in the first half so he didn't poop his pants.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 07:17 AM) Why? The kid is amazingly talented True, but his overall results don't match his talent. He has his Cy Young year and is unbeatable at Miller Park. But his road results in the NL have been below average, and his other seasons in KC were solid, but not dominant by any means.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 11:25 PM) Who did Hawk and Steve say were the three players to lead the league in these three categories before? Ruth, Mantle, and ? I believe Mike Schmidt led the NL one year in all 3 categories

I've really enjoyed watching Konerko go to right field so much the past week to break out of his slump. Shows his maturity & experience as a hitter.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 24, 2012 -> 04:17 AM) 37,778 First sellout of the season. 2nd - Opening Day

Dayan Viciedo

QUOTE (kev211 @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 05:18 PM) Sucks for all the former players, current players, and fans who had nothing to do with this and now are being punished because of a few guys stupidity. Welcome to the NCAA. That's pretty much how every punishment gets handed out.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 06:36 PM) Why? The Yankees just added the Japanese Juan Pierre. It's not that big a deal. LOL. That's actually a good comparison offensively for the last two seasons. Although let's give Ichiro some credit on defense. He can throw Pierre farther than Pierre can throw a baseball.

Colby Lewis = Tommy John

DeWayne Wise DFA. I assume Ichiro is taking his roster spot.

Bill Barnwell‏@billbarnwell A stat that seems worth noting: Ichiro Suzuki has a lower OPS+ (85) since the beginning of 2010 than Vernon Wells (86).

QUOTE (fathom @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 05:10 PM) As a #9 hitter though, that's pretty good for them. Helps their defense as well. Good point. It would be very weird to see him penciled in the #9 spot in a lineup.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 04:52 PM) The Sox are slightly favored on www.sportsbook.com. Bet $134 to win $100. If you bet $100 on the Twins, you win $124. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 05:10 PM) That isn't right. Sox are -134, which means you have to bet $134 to win $100 (if Sox win) Twins are the dog at +124, which means betting $100 would win you $124 if they win. Isn't that exactly what I said?

QUOTE (justBLAZE @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 05:04 PM) The Yankees have acquired Ichiro Suzuki for RHPs DJ Mitchell and Danny Fahrquar, a source said. Yanks also get undisclosed cash in deal. per Jack Curry YESnetwork. Interesting. Brett Gardner is probably not coming back this year, but don't they realize Ichiro hasn't been any good for two years now?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 04:27 PM) Is there anyone confident enough in the Sox winning to bet money on the game tonight? That would take some major cojones, $1000 on the Sox to beat Liriano. What are the odds, just curious... Don't really follow baseball gambling so much. The Sox are slightly favored on www.sportsbook.com. Bet $134 to win $100. If you bet $100 on the Twins, you win $124.

Meh

QUOTE (oldsox @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 01:06 PM) If Dunn starts, you can pencil him in for a hitless night. ADA Youk Dunn (dh) Paulie Rios AJP Tank Alexei Gordo

Joe Sheehan ‏@joe_sheehan The #Braves have vacated the Dempster trade. The Braves MLB.com writer was the one who broke it originally, looks like he jumped the gun.

Kevin Goldstein ‏@Kevin_Goldstein Source indicates the Dempster to ATL deal is NOT done. Don't know if that's a real hold up, or just waiting for MLB to sign off on the $$$. Dempster Foundation ‏@RyanDempsterFDN THERE IS NO TRADE dont know where this info came from!

Dempster to the Braves per multiple Twitter sources

The Paterno family's official statement:

Give him Escobar's roster spot and make him the backup 3b

YOUKILIS

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2012 -> 10:02 AM) The organization has a pecking order for its pitchers, and Septimo is at the head of the pack. Do you think that pecking order is based on who the organization projects to be a more successful pitcher? Or are there more financial/political type considerations involved?